| S40WG Walks Programme - Summer 2009 - 2010 |
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SIGNING UP:
Please can you book on by noon the day before the walk by texting the walk leader. If you have any questions, please phone and speak to the walk leader. Please note that the walk leaders can't be expected to phone you back. Walk Grading:
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| A = up to 8 miles | 1 = easy |
| B = 9 to 12 miles | 2 = medium |
| C = over 12 miles | 3 = hard |
The meeting point will normally be at the start of the walk as detailed in the programme. We suggest people use the message board to share lifts. We will endeavour to supply details of public transport to get you to the start of a walk but if you need help the walk leader should be able to advise.. For a printable version of the walks programme (Adobe Acrobat) click here Note that the printable programme isn't always up to date. Current version = 30-07-2010 The website always has the definitive version of the walks programme.
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Saturday 31st July
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Yet another of "The Edges"
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From the Robin Hood, we walk along Birchen Edge and White Edge to Longshaw. We then make our way down Padley Gorge and then climb gradually up to Frogatt Edge and walk back along Curbar and Baslow Edges to finish with a welcome drink in the Robin Hood.
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Start Point and Time |
10am – Car park next to the Robin Hood. Grid Ref : SK 280720
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Grade |
Grade: C2 Distance: 14.5 miles.
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Walk Leader |
Sara Collin- 07515 440 482 |
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Additional Information
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Although a long walk, it is not a difficult walk with comparatively little ascent and descent! On a good day there are some excellent views! |
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Sunday 1st August
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Three Peaks Challenge - Langsett to Edale |
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No, not those three peaks, or the other three, but there are three stiff climbs on this linear walk from Langsett to Edale. After getting the bus to Langsett we follow the side of Langsett Reservoir then embark on our first climb up the Cut Gate path to Margery Hill to get a good view of the valley and Howden Reservoir. We then descend to the reservoir path and then the second climb of the day up to Alport castles. Then it’s down once again to Alport farm, cross over the A57 then up once more to Crookstone Knoll. We then follow the edge and descend to Edale to get the train home.
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Start Point and Time |
Get the 57A bus from Sheffield Interchange at 9.00. Walk leader will meet you at Langsett Road/Bamford Street. These are the current bus times. Please check nearer the date.
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Grade |
Grade: C3 Distance: 18 miles / 29Km and 1,150 metres of ascent
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Walk Leader |
Pete Feetham 07920014915. No calls after 12.00am on the Saturday before. |
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Additional Information
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A long, hard walk with a lot of ascent which will need to be done at a reasonable pace. However, you will have legs like tree trunks afterwards (all brown and knobbly). This walk will only take place in good weather. Much of the walk is exposed moorland with no shelter. This is a linear walk using public transport. |
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Tuesday 3rd August
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Grouse Evening Walk |
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Walk with mixture of woodlands and and edges near the Grouse Inn.
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Start Point and Time |
Start at 7pm from the small layby just below the Grouse Inn on the B6054 between Froggatt and Fox House (grid ref: SK 258 778).
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Grade: A1 Distance: 5.8 miles (easy)
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Walk Leader |
Stuart - 07811 583 821 |
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Additional Information
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Saturday 7th August
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Langsett Reservoir
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Start off from from Langsett Barn, heading off over the bridge and above the reservoir, then down to Dunford Bridge and back up to Langsett Barn and pub for refreshments.
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Start Point and Time |
10.00 am at Langsett Barn car park Grid ref 007 212
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Grade: B2 Distance: 12 miles
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Walk Leader |
Kath - 01522 703420 or 07940029053 |
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Additional Information
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toilet facilities at car park, free parking, car park gets full quickly so there is a layby up the road on the A616 where you can park and then walk back down to the car park. |
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Sunday 8th August (harder walk)
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Howden Watershed |
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From Fairholmes we go up to the Howden Dam.We ascend the Howden moors. We follow the edge via Margery Hill, Outer Edge to swains head. From there we descend into S wains greave and then up to Barrow Stones. we follow the ridge to Bleaklow Stones and then aim for the trig point near to Alport.We go to Alport castles and then back to Fairholmes via Lockerbridge farm. Although a long walk once up on the ridge reasonable walking except for one ascent half way round. Walk run last year. views were superb.
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Start Point and Time |
10.00 am at Fairholmes Park centre 173893. Personally I will park in one of the lay byes which is free and meet you at Fairholmes.
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Grade: C3 Distance: 20 miles and 2,300 feet of ascent
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Walk Leader |
James Scott 07743 947 075.Please book on by midday the day before. |
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Additional Information
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THIS WALK WILL NOT RUN IN BAD WEATHER |
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Sunday 8th August (easier walk)
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2 M Dales |
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A hilly walk through limestone country from Monsal Head alround Millers Dale and Monsal Dale returning along the river gorge and Monsal Trail
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Start Point and Time |
10.00 am at Monsal Head Hotel by the public toilets. Grid ref: SK 185 715
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Grade |
Grade: B2 Distance: 11 miles and 600 metres of ascent
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Walk Leader |
Jim Conibear - 07855 809 679. Text by noon on the day before please. (no texts or calls Mon-Fri 8.00am to 6.30 pm please) |
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Additional Information
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The ground can be muddy or slippery in places if wet and there are steep ascents and descents. Route may vary depending on weather conditions. Dogs on short leads (by prior arrangement only please – please ring me). Refreshments available at Monsal Head at the end. |
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Saturday 14th August
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no walk planned
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description here
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Start Point and Time |
10.00 am at
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Grade: A1 Distance: 6-7 miles and of ascent
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Walk Leader |
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Additional Information
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further information here... |
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Sunday 15th August
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Dunsford Bridge |
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We head north from Winscar Reservoir to take the Holme Valley Circular walk round to the impressive north escarpment of Black Hill. We enter Ramsden Clough along a rough track and narrow path on steep ground for closer inspection before topping out on the summit of Snailsden Pike with hopefully expansive views. Depending on the conditions we may return on intermittent paths with some rough ground on the secluded western side of Winscar or rejoin the easier outward route near Harden.
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Start Point and Time |
Shortly after the arrival of the 57A bus (see Additional Info) from Sheffield ( due 10:00 ) at Trans Pennine Trail car park SE 159 026.
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Grade: B3 Distance: 10 miles
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Walk Leader |
Rick M 078 009 02103 |
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Additional Information
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This walk is timed so people have the choice to use the 57A bus departing Sheffield Interchange 09:00 and running via Infirmary Rd to Hillsborough (09:10 at Middlewood Rd/Taplin Rd) then A6102 to Deepcar & Stocksbridge. Stagecoach Sheffield tickets are valid as far as Dunford Bridge including their Bus Dayrider (currently £3) and Bus & Tram Dayrider (£3.50). Travel Line 01709 515151 can give further info. People wanting to car share can use this websites message board. Hillsborough Park car park (entrance on Parkside Rd near its junction with Penistone Rd) may be a good meeting point for you. The public toilets at Winscar shown on the OS maps are now permanently closed and there is no nearby alternative. |
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Saturday 21st August
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Two edges round
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A walk along the more remote parts of Stanage Edge and back along Bamford Edge with fine views of the Hope Valley and Ladybower (on a good day!). Cutthroat Bridge - Moscar - Stanage Edge - Hollin Bank - Bole Hill - Bamford Edge.
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Start Point and Time |
Layby on A57 300m to the East of Cutthroat Bridge (ie large layby on left before you get to Cutthroat Bridge as you head out of Sheffield on A57. Grid ref: SK 217 874 10.00am start.
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Grade: B2 Distance: 10.5 miles and 580m of ascent
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Walk Leader |
Jim Conibear 07855 809 679 (no texts or calls Mon-Thur 8.00am to 6.30 pm please) To book - text by to 8.00pm on Friday. |
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Additional Information
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The ground is rough (through bracken and heather) and boggy in places and there are steep ascents and descents. Walk will change if weather is poor. Dogs on leads (by prior arrangement –please ring me) |
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Sunday 22nd August
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Edale Skyline
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From Hope station we go up Win Hill and from there onto Kinder. We follow the southern edge of Kinder to Brown Knoll. Then we go across to Rushup Edge and onto Mam Tor.We follow the great Ridge to Lose Hill and down into Hope and the nearest pub!
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Start Point and Time |
Hope railway station car park ( its free!) 10:00 am start sharp!
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Grade |
Grade: C3 Distance: 20 miles and 2,600 feet of ascent.
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Walk Leader |
James Scott 07743 947 075. Please book on by midday the day before |
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Additional Information
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This walk will not run in bad weather. |
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Saturday 28th August
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Marsden - Hebden Bridge |
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Bring your passport as we venture out of Derbyshire. After getting the train to Marsden we follow the Station to Station walk up the Pennine Way to Greenhole Hill. Then it’s over the motorway to Robin Hood’s Bed to Blackstone Edge Reservoir and the Rochdale Way. We then loop round Warland Reservoir to head towards the impressive Stoodley Pike monument and down into Hebden Bridge (which I hear is very trendy) for a few pints and the train back to Sheffield. Magic darts!
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Start Point and Time |
Outside WH Smiths at Sheffield Station at 8:15* to get the 8:36 train to Marsden. (This is the current timetable. Check nearer the time for details.)
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Grade: C3. Hard Distance: 17 miles and 780m of ascent
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Walk Leader |
Pete - 07920014915 |
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Additional Information
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This is a linear walk using the train. I’ve also got vague ideas about having a meal maybe in Hebden before getting back but we maybe too smelly to be allowed in anywhere. * Given the length of walk and time of year this will be at a brisk pace but we may still arrive in Sheffield quite late. |
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Sunday 29th August
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Revidge from Hartington |
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We head across green fields and up to the quiet hamlet of Sheen with its copper roofed church before descending to cross the River Manifold at the former mill at Brund. A long but gentle ascent then takes up to the heather moor around the 400m summit of Revidge. We descend via Warslow with aerial views of the Manifold valley as it cuts through limestone and of the old copper workings of Ecton Hill before returning to Hartington via pasture and up the gorge of Beresford Dale.
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Start Point and Time |
Shortly after the arrival of the bus from Sheffield (See Additional info) due 10:30 at Hartington Square SK 128 604.
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Grade: B2 Distance: 10 miles / 15.5Km.
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Walk Leader |
Rick M 078 009 02103 |
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Additional Information
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Parking in Hartington may be hard to find on this Bank Holiday weekend, so this walk is timed to offer you the choice of using the friendly TM Travel 181 bus from Sheffield. Departs 09:00 from Sheffield Interchange then A61 to Meadowhead roundabout via Heeley & Woodseats (09:10), then Batemoor, Coal Aston, Dronfield, D.Woodhouse, Owler Bar (due 09:40) and into the Peak Park. Travel Line 01709 515151 can give further information. The Owler Bar stop is almost opposite the Peacock Inn on the Baslow/southwest side of the roundabout. It is possible to park in the layby on the Sheffield/northeast side of the roundabout just off the A621. Return 181 due Owler Bar 18:15, Sheffield Interchange 18:50. Sample adult return fares (July 2010): £5.50 from Sheffield, £4.60 from Owler Bar. Car Park at south end of Hartington £4.70 (no change given). Public Toilets at south end of the village. No mobile reception in Hartington. |
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Saturday 4th September
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Hathersage Moor
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description hereA Saturday afternoon walk from Grindleford Station along the river to Hathersage before ascending onto the moors. The final part is down through the Padley woods back to the station. Grindleford station – Leadmill – Hathersage – Scraper Low – Mitchell Field – Millstone Edge – Bole Hill – Padley - Grindleford station
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Start Point and Time |
1.15 for 1.30pm start Grindleford Station Café SK 252 788
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Grade: A2 Distance: 6.5 miles and 280m of ascent
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Walk Leader |
Jim Conibear 07855 809 679 (no texts or calls Mon-Thurs 8.00am to 6.30 pm please) To book - please text by 8.00pm on Friday. |
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Additional Information
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Park where you can on station approach road - meet outside the café. Please eat your lunch before we start (there is always the Café !). Bring a drink and a snack for 3.00pm tea break stop. The are steep ascents and descents and it may be muddy in places. Route may vary depending on weather conditions. It is intended to complete the walk by 5.00pm. Dogs on leads (by prior arrangement –please ring me) |
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Sunday 5th September
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Conisborough |
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Conisbrough – Sprotbrough – Cusworth Hall - Conisbrough
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Start Point and Time |
10.00 am at Conisbrough Train Station
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Grade: B1 Distance: 10 miles.
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Walk Leader |
Kevin D - 07713 187985 |
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Additional Information
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Not much ascent on this walk. An easy stroll on good footpaths throughout. Halfway and Lunch at Cusworth Hall which has a free museum, a Tea shop and Toilets. Possible pub stop at Sprotbrough on the way back Bring a packed lunch and the usual waterproof gear. Road Directions to be posted later |
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Saturday 11th September
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Alport Castles via Woodlands Valley
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Fairholmes, Rowlands, Woodlands Valley, Alport Valley, Alport Castles, Howden, Birchinlee, Fairholmes
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Start Point and Time |
10.00 am at the car park 1/4 mile before Fairholmes - Grid Ref : SJ 172 894
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Grade: B2 Distance: 10 miles.
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Walk Leader |
Griselda (07904686684) by noon day before |
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Additional Information
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This is a varied walk with a couple of steep climbs which should be out of the way before lunch. It will not run in bad weather so please look for messages. |
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Sunday 12th September
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Wirksworth Festival
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description here
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Start Point and Time |
10.00 am at
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Grade: A1 Distance: miles and of ascent
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Walk Leader |
Karen - |
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Additional Information
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further information here... |
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Saturday 18th September
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The Stride
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A walk through the limestone dales and meadows around Youlgreave to Robin Hood’s Stride and along part of the Limestone Way. Youlgreave – Bradford Dale – Long Dale - Elton – Robin Hood’s Stride – Allport - Youlgreave.
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Start Point and Time |
10.00am start SK 205641 Youlgreave Car park which is in the west side of Youlgreave on the road to Middleton.
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Grade: B2 Distance: 11 miles and 500m of ascent
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Walk Leader |
Jim Conibear 07855 809 679 (no texts or calls Mon-Thur 8.00am to 6.30 pm please) To book - text by 8.00pm on Friday. |
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Additional Information
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There is a small charge for the car park. The ground can be slippery if wet and will be boggy in places and there are steep descents. Route may vary depending on weather conditions. Dogs on leads (by prior arrangement –please ring me) |
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Sunday 19th September
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name of walk
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description here
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Start Point and Time |
10.00 am at
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Grade: C3 Distance: miles and of ascent
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Walk Leader |
James - |
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Additional Information
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further information here... |
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Saturday 25th September
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Wessenden Moor from Marsden |
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From Marsden in lovely West Yorkshire we follow the canal then climb up to Denshaw Moor before turning south along Stanedge. Then it's on to Swellands Reservoir and White Moss and after crossing the A635, Wessenden Moor and Black Hill. We then turn north-west to Wessenden Head on the Pennine Way, skirt the Kirklees Way and Butterly Reservoir until we arrive back in Marsden.
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Start Point and Time |
10.00 am at Marsden train station car park.
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Grade: C3 Distance: 16 miles and 800 metres of ascent
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Walk Leader |
Pete Feetham 07920014915. No calls after 12.00am on the day before. |
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Additional Information
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Some of the walk is (virtually) off path, quite hard going and involves crossing two streams.Only a walk for good weather. |
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Sunday 26th September
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Hathersage
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description here
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Start Point and Time |
10.00 am at
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Grade: A1 Distance: 12 miles and of ascent
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Walk Leader |
David H - |
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Additional Information
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further information here... |
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Sunday 3rd October
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Longnor and Hollinsclough
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Longnor and Hollinsclough
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Start Point and Time |
10.00 am at
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Grade: B3 Distance: 13 miles.
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Walk Leader |
Stuart - 07811 583 821 |
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Additional Information
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Saturday 23rd October
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Earl Sterndale / Brierlow
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Earl Sterndale and Brierlow.
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Start Point and Time |
10.00 am at
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Grade: B2 Distance: 9.5 miles.
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Walk Leader |
Stuart - 07811 583 821 |
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Additional Information
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Saturday 20th November
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Alderwasley |
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Alderwasley
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Start Point and Time |
10.00 am at
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Grade: TBA Distance: TBA miles.
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Walk Leader |
Stuart - 07811 583 821 |
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Additional Information
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indicates dog-friendly walk